Tony Pendergrass, coordinator of the law enforcement training, noted that this graduating class was one of the largest the program has seen.

Aaron Woodlief, a North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement officer and a part-time instructor for the program, was selected by the graduates as their speaker. Cadet Michael Hawley, the class leader, spoke on behalf of his fellow graduates.

Woodlief presented the graduates their certificates. Awards were given out by Pendergrass to the top students in the class in three categories: Watson — “Top Gun” Award (highest accuracy score in weapons firing); Howard — Academic Achievement Award (top grade average on written tests); and Murvine — Physical Training Award (highest score on fitness tests).

All of the graduates will be authorized to work in any law enforcement agency in North Carolina upon passing the state certification exam.